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Organization Profile

Name of Organization
Illinois FAIR Plan Association

Purpose 
Property Insurance

Government affiliated:
Local

Tax status
Not-for-profit

Year founded
1968

Annual budget
$3 million plus

Total number of full and part-time staff
30

Mission
• To provide basic and affordable property insurance for qualified properties when not available through the standard market for reasons beyond the applicant’s control. 
• To encourage securing insurance through a producer in the standard market.
• To provide service and coverage comparable to the standard market.
• To educate the public on the availability of the FAIR Plan and fire safety.
• To encourage the revitalization of urban neighborhoods. 

Do you currently partner with insurers or representatives of the insurance industry?
Yes.

If yes, in what ways?
The Illinois FAIR Plan is a not-for-profit association funded by policyholders’ premiums and the insurance industry.

Do you educate homeowners about insurance? If so, how?
Yes. Through policyholder communications and involvement with community groups.

Are any insurance industry companies or agencies represented on your board? Is so, which ones?
Fireman’s Fund, selected by the American Insurance Association (AIA)
Prudential Insurance Companies, selected by the Alliance of American Insurers (AAI)
Allstate Insurance Companies, selected by the National Association Independent Insurers (NAII)
State Farm Insurance Companies, appointed
Nationwide Insurance Companies, appointed

Recent accomplishments
The Illinois FAIR plan continues to be a viable option for property owners who cannot purchase property insurance in the standard market.

Officers and titles
Douglas A. Jensen, General Manager
Joseph A. Hathaway, Accounting Manager
Mary A. Carroll, Administration Manager
Gordon Balsano, Claims Manager
Narda F. Kokott, M.I.S. Manager
Delores B. Parlor, Underwriting Manager

Contact person and contact information
Douglas A. Jensen
Illinois FAIR Plan Association
130 E. Randolph, Suite 1350
Chicago, IL 60601-6207

(T) (312) 861-0385, ext. 206

E-mail: djensen@illinoisfairplan.com

Organization Web site address
www.illinoisfairplan.com

Information provided by
Douglas Jensen

Date February 20, 2001

Urban Insurance Partners Institute Section

UIPI Contact
Tammy Rader

Organization contact
Douglas Jensen

Date Completed
2/20/01